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Night outdoor homa at an ashram, with a square stone fire pit blazing at left and brass vessels, bowls and ladles set on its ledge. Dozens of devotees in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas sit with palms pressed together, while a crowd in white stands behind them under strings of lights. At right, a man in an orange turban, a long gold-beaded garland, bangles and a bare chest with white markings gestures with raised hands while seated on a leopard-print mat. Behind the fire a decorated deity murti with a red and gold canopy stands on a raised platform with flower garlands. Possibly a person seated at right, with a turban, ornate gold garland and bangles, leading the rite.

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Night fire ritual. A large fire burns in a stone fire pit at centre with brass vessels and offerings around it. A man in an orange and gold robe with a long flower garland and a saffron head wrap sits at the right of the fire, beside a silver-framed deity image on a stand. Around the fire, many people in orange, saffron and white clothing raise their hands toward the flames, with rudraksha beads and gold bangles visible. Spectators in white clothes stand and sit behind, and a few people with shaved heads are among the devotees.2013-07-22A night outdoor homa at a temple-like setting: a square stone fire pit with a large flame burns in the centre, and a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a red-orange turban sits at the right, adorned with rudraksha-style beads, a gold necklace and bangles, while the seated congregation in orange and saffron robes, many with shaved heads, presses palms together in prayer. Behind them a crowd stands under string lights and festoons, a pink-and-gold deity murti is decorated at the top right, and brass vessels and oil lamps sit on a leopard-print cloth near the fire. a person cues: turban, ornate gold necklace and bangles, and central seated position, with a saffron shawl; he appears to be the officiating presence at the homa.2013-07-22Night ritual photograph at an open-air fire pit where a homa is burning in a square stone fire pit with bright flames. A man seated on a raised cushioned seat behind the fire wears an orange-saffron turban, a heavy layered garland of flowers and a large gold necklace, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold-coloured dhoti border; his appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, though the image alone leaves identity uncertain. Around him, many people in saffron, orange and mustard robes sit or kneel with hands raised in namaste or clapping, some with rudraksha malas. Brass plates, bowls, a small oil lamp and a cup of red offerings sit on the stone platform near the fire. Behind them is a decorated ceremonial backdrop with greenery, and a standing fan is visible at right.2013-07-22Night photograph of a homa (fire ritual) in progress at an outdoor ashram setting. A large fire burns in a square stone fire pit in the centre, with sticks and offerings beside it. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a long layered garland and gold ornaments, stands at the right holding a ritual vessel and pointing toward the flames. Around the fire, shaved-headed priests and devotees in saffron and orange robes sit on the ground, some with rudraksha malas. Behind them a large crowd of seated people in white clothing fills the courtyard, with a silver-framed altar panel and a deity murti with flower garlands on a pedestal at the left. Hanging green and floral decorations frame the scene.2013-07-22A night-time homa at an open ashram courtyard. A fire burns in a square stone fire pit at centre, surrounded by seated devotees in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas, many with shaved heads. At the back, a figure in a red head covering and ornate gold necklace, wearing a saffron-and-gold cloth, sits behind the fire pit, with a silver-framed altar and a standing man in white at the right edge. Women in orange and red saris with gold borders sit in rows on either side. Brass vessels and offerings rest near the fire. Behind, a seated audience in white clothes watches. The scene reads as a fire ritual during a satsang gathering.2013-07-22A homa fire burns in a square stone fire pit surrounded by seated devotees in saffron and orange robes, many with palms pressed together in prayer. A seated figure on a leopard-print mat at right wears an orange turban, an ornate gold necklace and bangles, and a saffron garment, with a brass vessel and ladle before the fire. A brass bell and brass pots sit near the pit. Several monks and female devotees in orange and saffron clothing fill the foreground and background. a person cues: a saffron turban, ornate gold necklace and bangles on the seated central figure leading the homa.2013-07-22Night fire ritual. A bright flame rises from burning wood while a central figure in saffron-orange robes, a red turban and several long gold-and-bead garlands sits behind the fire pit and reaches toward it with a ladle-like object. Around the fire, rows of ascetics and devotees in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, some with shaved heads; several women in orange and gold saris sit at the front right. A standing attendant in white with gold trim and a mala holds a ceremonial fan at upper right. Silver ritual items and a decorated backdrop appear behind. Roughly thirty to forty people are visible.2013-07-22March 10 20132013-03-10Night outdoor ceremony at an open-air site with a large crowd seated on the ground. In the centre, a fire pit blazes as robed participants sit around it in orange and saffron garments. A man on the right wearing an orange-red turban, a long ornate gold necklace and orange robes holds a ritual object toward the fire. Devotees in orange and pink saris, many with arms raised, sit in dense rows. Behind them, rows of white-clad attendees watch. At left stands a decorated deity murti of a couple within a gilded arch, adorned with red and white garlands. A silver umbrella and a tall brass lamp stand nearby, with yellow and orange cloth hangings overhead.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22Night homa at a fire pit with a bright central flame in a stone rectangular fire altar. Saffron-robed sannyasis sit cross-legged around the fire, several with shaved heads, orange shawls and beaded malas. A man in an orange turban and gold necklace stands at upper right, pouring offerings near the fire. Devotees in orange and maroon clothing crowd the foreground and sides, many raising hands toward the flames and holding offering items. Brass vessels and bowls sit on the altar. Background shows a large audience in white.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22